Blue Apron: From the box to the grocery store
One of the first companies to offer boxed meal-kit deliveries is considering entering grocery stores to increase its customer base and boost business. On Thursday, a spokesperson for Blue Apron […]
Read MoreRoger Harkrider is Meijer’s new Director of Produce
After putting in 30 years of service at the San Antonio-based H-E-B Grocery, industry veteran Roger Harkrider has made a move to Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer where he will assume […]
Read MoreWalmart to roll out grocery delivery to 100 metro areas
A month after Amazon offered Prime customers free grocery deliveries from its Whole Foods stores, Walmart has decided to expand its grocery delivery services across the US. On March 14, […]
Read MorePCC announces store in downtown Seattle
On March 9, PCC Community Markets (PCC) announced it will open a store in downtown Seattle. The store will be located in a new Rainier Square, 58-story, 1.17 million-square-foot mixed-use […]
Read MoreMeijer to open smaller-format stores
After announcing plans to open a nearly 40,000 square-foot store in Grand Rapids Michigan, grocer Meijer announced a second location in Detroit slated to open in 2019. Mike Kinstle, Meijer’s […]
Read MoreSupervalu’s CUB store announces new format
CUB, a Supervalu-owned grocery store, announced on March 7 it will open a new 46,000-square-foot store in Minneapolis located in an apartment complex developed by Excelsior-based Oppidan Investment Company. The […]
Read MoreWalmart to roll out meal kits in 2,000 stores
On March 5, Walmart introduced a meal-kit solution to appeal to customers looking for a more convenient way to get dinner on the table. The meal kits are available in […]
Read MoreKohl’s partners with Aldi
In an earnings call on Thursday, department store Kohl’s announced that it was partnering with German grocery retailer Aldi, by leasing space adjacent to as many as 10 of its […]
Read MoreJim Donald appointed as Albertsons’ President and COO
On Monday March 5, Albertsons Companies announced Jim Donald, the former Starbucks CEO and President has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. He will […]
Read MoreSam’s Club partners with Instacart
Walmart unit, Sam’s club announced on Tuesday that it had partnered with Instacart to provide its customers the convenience of same-day, home delivery. The warehouse chain Sam’s Club said the […]
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